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Calamintha nepeta var. nepeta

Calamint

  • Category: Perennial
  • Hardiness Zone:4-7
  • Height:15-18 Inches
  • Spread:15-18 Inches
  • Bloom Color: Blue/Purple

Tiny, sweet, pale blue flowers bloom all summer long on a mound of green foliage! Wonderful peppermint scent! Great in herb gardens, fragrance gardens, along walkways and mixed beds.

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Attracts Wildlife
• Attracts Butterflies
Critter Resistance
• Deer Resistant
Exposure
• Full Sun
Foliage Color
• Green
Soil Moisture
• Well-Drained
Attributes
• Cut Flower/Foliage
• Fragrant
• Ground Cover
• Ground Cover
Season of Interest (Flowering)
• Fall
• Spring
• Summer
Season of Interest (Foliage)
• Summer
Bloom Time
• May - September
Additional Information about Calamintha nepeta var. nepeta

2021 PERENNIAL PLANT OF THE YEAR

This is a cousin of the Catmints.

Growing & Maintenance Tips for Calamintha nepeta var. nepeta

Very drought resistant, once established and can spread quickly.